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About
I'm very honest and come from a family who have all worked in the music business for years. My father was in charge of many music departments. He actually set up and sent out tuning technicians for the Chicagoland area. I've apprenticed under two knowledgeable people my father knew. I have had a world of knowledge at my disposal. And I'm very honest.
I like working by myself. It's just yourself and the piano. The pianos are different. The clients are different. The repairs are also. So it stays fresh.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 231 times
6 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
1 employee
12 years in business
Business hours
Sun10:00 am - 4:00 pmMonClosed
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Services offered
Piano type
Additional service
Voicing
Regulation
Pitch raise
Fix squeaky pedal
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Exceptional 5.0
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Diane V.
May 29, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Tom did a great job tuning our piano which had not been tuned for 15 years or so. He kept us well informed throughout the tuning process. His cost was very reasonable. We would highly recommend him to our friends. Alan & Diane Villiger
Details: Spinet • Piano played a few times a year • More than 10 years old • Fix sticky keys
Piano Tuning
Theresa R.
Dec 4, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Punctual, professional and very honest. Highly recommend and would definitely call him back to tune our piano again when needed.
Details: Spinet • Piano played at least once a week • Unknown age
Piano Tuning
Eden A.
Aug 20, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Great experience, so excited to have my piano back in tune! It was obvious that Tom was a professional -- appreciated the screenshots of the before/after tones. Would recommend!
Details: Upright • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Piano played at least once month • More than 10 years old
Piano Tuning
Erica C.
Jul 30, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
He was very professional and responsive. He made sure the piano was well taken care of on the move.
Details: Upright • No change in floors to load the piano • No change in floors to unload the piano • 5 - 10 miles
Piano Moving
Christine E.
Apr 16, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
On time, pleasant, knowledgeable. Did a great job with my old piano!
Details: Spinet • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Piano played at least once a week • More than 10 years old
Piano Tuning
Credentials
Background Check
Tom Hultsch
FAQs
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I taught lessons at a music academy. The owner was a piano technician and so was another guitar teacher.
What types of customers have you worked with?
A standard piano tuning.
Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?
I had a family that had a piano from their great grandmother. They were debating on keeping it, but they wanted to. The Ivory key tops were cracked and some were missing. Besides that, the piano was in great shape. I replaced every key top, filed them down, and polished them. Then I went and pitch raised it. It looks great and play great. They were so happy they kept it.
